A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4269052 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4271027 epoch_slot_no: 15827 block_no: 4268875 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4291 time: 2020-06-08 13:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b82aec457ee7778044f48775a5a9dc12ad6636bc53da0bf0d196c2a65f7840eBlock Operator
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